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Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... infarction • Stress ... factors + oxidative stress ... and timing with Cardio-OB ... deteriorating on medical
Cardiac LV Thrombus on Echocardiogram Short-Axis View (PSAX)
48 year old woman in ICU for acute ischemic
Cardiac LV Thrombus ... on Echocardiogram ... Short-Axis View ... then the next tests ... #LV #Echocardiogram
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
exam Determine Cardiac ... Medical history ... test is indicated ... dysfunction or LV ... stratification #diagnosis
Cardiac LV Thrombus on Echocardiogram (A4C)
48 year old woman in ICU for acute ischemic limb. PMHx
Cardiac LV Thrombus ... on Echocardiogram ... then the next tests ... are not POCUS: serial ... #LV #Echocardiogram
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
to be in ADHF starts ... hemodynamics and cardiac ... may benefit from LV ... Cardiac cath if ... the determined cause